Description: Item TitleDescriptionIt has been disassembled, cleaned and repaired and is in very good condition. Operation has been checked, including input/output recording and playback. The YAMAHA MT4X is a four-track cassette recorder and mixer designed for musicians and audio enthusiasts who want to record, mix, and edit audio on analog cassette tapes. Released during the 1990s, the MT4X was popular among home studio users for its portability, simplicity, and relatively high audio quality within the limitations of cassette tape recording. ### Key Features: 1. **Four-Track Recording**: It allows simultaneous recording on up to four tracks, enabling multi-instrument or multi-vocal arrangements. 2. **Built-in Mixer**: The MT4X has a built-in mixer with EQ, panning, and level controls for each channel. This allows you to adjust each track’s sound and position within the stereo field, making it a versatile tool for mixing. 3. **DBX Noise Reduction**: It includes dbx noise reduction, which helps reduce the inherent tape hiss of cassettes, improving overall sound quality. 4. **Pitch Control**: The MT4X has a pitch control that lets you adjust the tape speed. This feature is useful for creative effects, matching the pitch to other recordings, or extending recording time. 5. **Tape Sync and Punch In/Out**: It has tape sync capabilities (using one track for sync signals) for MIDI synchronization, and punch-in/out features for overdubbing, which makes it easier to correct mistakes on specific parts of a recording. ### Use and Popularity The MT4X is often praised for its warm analog sound, with the cassette tape adding a unique character that many musicians find appealing. While digital recording has largely taken over, some artists still use the MT4X for its lo-fi quality and the nostalgic, hands-on feel it offers. It’s especially popular in genres that favor a retro or DIY aesthetic, like indie and lo-fi music. ### Practical Uses Today Though it’s no longer produced, the MT4X is still used by enthusiasts who appreciate the distinct sound of analog recording. It's also found a niche among musicians who want to add warmth and natural compression to their recordings, as the magnetic tape provides a quality difficult to replicate digitally. The MT4X represents a classic piece of home recording equipment, embodying the simplicity and warmth of analog tape, and continues to be appreciated by musicians looking to capture that vintage sound. Shipping Send by FEDEX International Buyers - Please Note:Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Thank you for your understanding.
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Brand: Yamaha
Form Factor: Console/Tabletop
Type: Analog Recorder
Number of Phono Inputs: 4
Model: MT4X
Features: Cassette
MPN: MT4X
